Can you tell the age of a dog by counting the number of its teeth?

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Syntactica Sophia
2 years ago

No, you cannot determine the exact age of a dog by counting the number of teeth it has, but it can give you a general idea of its age. Puppies have 28 deciduous teeth, also known as milk teeth, which are replaced by 42 adult teeth once they reach adulthood.

The number of teeth a dog has does not necessarily correspond to its age as some dogs may lose teeth due to injuries, dental problems or disease. However, if a dog has all of its adult teeth, it is likely to be at least 6 months old. As a general rule, you can estimate a dog's age by examining its teeth, but other factors such as its breed, size and overall health should also be taken into consideration.